Carlos Alcaraz played a leading role as Team Europe took a lead over Team World in the Laver Cup tennis tournament, according to multiple outlets.
On the opening day, Alcaraz and Jakub Mensik won a doubles match to help Europe move ahead 3-1, as reported by The Washington Post, The Guardian and The Straits Times. Casper Ruud also won a singles match on that day, according to The Guardian.
Center-leaning outlets including France 24, Yahoo Sports and CNA reported that Alcaraz later saved two match points to beat Taylor Fritz, giving Europe a 7-5 lead over Team World heading into the final day. Yahoo Sports noted that Alcaraz had lost to Fritz at last year's Laver Cup, when Team World won the tournament in San Francisco.
Sources differ on the specific score reported at different points in the tournament, with some citing a 3-1 lead after the opening day and others citing a 7-5 lead ahead of the final day, reflecting different stages of competition.
How each side covered it
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- The Washington Post and The Guardian reported Alcaraz and Jakub Mensik's doubles win put Europe ahead 3-1 after the opening day.
- The Guardian highlighted Alcaraz's animated support for teammate Casper Ruud, who won a singles match.
- Coverage centered on Alcaraz's on-court energy and leadership during the opening day of competition.
“Carlos Alcaraz leads by example as Europe take early lead in Laver Cup” — The Guardian
Center
- France 24, Yahoo Sports and CNA reported Alcaraz saved two match points to beat Taylor Fritz.
- These outlets reported the score as 7-5 in Europe's favor heading into the final day.
- Yahoo Sports noted Alcaraz had lost to Fritz in last year's Laver Cup, which Team World won.
“Alcaraz saves match points to keep Europe ahead in Laver Cup” — Yahoo Sports
Questions readers ask
What happened at the Laver Cup?
Team Europe, led by Carlos Alcaraz, built a lead over Team World during the Laver Cup tennis tournament. Alcaraz won a doubles match with Jakub Mensik and later beat Taylor Fritz in singles after saving two match points.
What was the score in the Laver Cup?
Reports vary by stage of the tournament: The Washington Post, The Guardian and The Straits Times reported Europe led 3-1 after the opening day, while France 24, Yahoo Sports and CNA reported Europe led 7-5 heading into the final day.
Who did Alcaraz beat in singles?
Carlos Alcaraz beat Taylor Fritz of Team World, saving two match points in the process, according to France 24, Yahoo Sports and CNA.
How did Team World fare last year?
According to Yahoo Sports, Team World won last year's Laver Cup in San Francisco, with Fritz having beaten Alcaraz in that edition.
Sources · 6 outlet reports
- The GuardianLeft-leaningCarlos Alcaraz leads by example as Europe take early lead in Laver Cup
- The Washington PostLeft-leaningAlcaraz and Mensik win doubles to put Team Europe up 3-1 after opening day of Laver Cup
- CNACenterAlcaraz downs Fritz as Team World take 7-5 lead in Laver Cup
- France 24CenterAlcaraz helps Europe into Laver Cup lead
- The Straits TimesCenterAlcaraz helps Team Europe take 3-1 Laver Cup lead over Team World
- Yahoo SportsCenterCoach Carlitos! Laver Cup highlights has tennis fans loving every minute of Alcaraz coaching role